Identification, credit cards, cash (enough for two-three days, then you should have access to an ATM), extra set of home and car keys

Place important documents and valuables in a
waterproof container and take this with you.

WHN TIP: The Three P's

It's important to bring something that comforts both you (a good pillow) and your children (a
favorite stuffed animal or blankey) when you leave your home. And, remember to bring the three P’s when you leave: pets, pills and pillows.

WHN TIP: No Pets Allowed

Unfortunately, public shelters do not take pets. Refer to our article on pets. If your pet cannot evacuate with you, it should be brought to a specialized animal control
shelter.

During the Flood

If you are caught in your home by suddenly rising waters and cannot evacuate:

Be safe, be smart.

Open the windows in case you need to get out.

Grab your emergency kits and important documents.

Move to an upper floor or roof if possible or necessary.

Then wait for help if you can. The currents are much stronger than they look and there are things floating under the water that you can't see
that could hurt you. Also, the water could be contaminated.

If you are in your car:

Be safe, be smart.

Avoid driving through a flooded area. If you come upon a flooded road, turn around and go another way.

Any size car or SUV can be washed away with less than 18 inches of water.

If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, if you can safely get out of the car, do so immediately and climb
to higher ground.

If your car stalls, abandon it immediately and get to a sturdy building or higher ground.

If you are outside:

Be safe, be smart.

Get to higher ground immediately.

Avoid walking through floodwaters. As little as six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet, according to FEMA.

Try not to swim through fast-flowing water — you may get swept away or be struck by an object in the water

When the flood is over:

Be safe, be smart.

Some floods have more than one crest or peak. Even though the water looks like it's going down, it may rise again and trap you. Listen to your
radio or the NOAA weather station for updates.